DeGerenes was in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to receive the Presidential Medal of Freedom — the highest award a civilian can receive. But before being honored, the talk show host decided have some fun with her fellow guests.

DeGeneres was able to convince Michelle Obama, Michael Jordan, Tom Hanks, Michelle Obama and dozens more award winners to freeze in place for the social media phenomena.

DeGeneres almost didn't make it into the White House in the first place. Hours before she was scheduled to be honored by the president, she tweeted a photo of herself sitting outside on a park bench. Apparently, she had forgotten her ID.